EVERYONE says ohhhhh New Canaan people have nothing better to do then drive around in their porches but honestly, New Canaan might be wealthy but were just as nice as people in Stamford or Norwalk or Wilton you name it... and sure teenagers might drink but that happens everywhere! id like to say comment 28 was untrue and offensive. one of my friends actually has a half basket ball court inside her house, but other friends have normal houses just like anyone else in most of the world... i live in New Canaan and I'm not un thankful or anything I'm more than happy i live where i live but i just wish New Canaan didn't get judged as the rich town or people didn't get judged as snotty millionaires.

"oh New Canaan is so rich! I'm happy i don't live there because if i did id be snotty like the other kids that live there"

New Canaan is a small town about 45 min. outside NYC that is located in Fairfield County. An even ritzier lifestyle then that of the OC, people in NC are classy and of course preppy. Most likely if you live here, your family owns more then one house, has a variety of luxury vehicles to choose from and one or more of your parents commutes to NYC by train or limo. Parents make loads of money, participate in cocktail parties, play tennis and cart around their younger kids to soccer practice and such. Teenagers have nothing better to do then spend their parents money on expensive clothes, drugs and alcohol, so it's no surprise it has the highest rate of underage drinking in the country. However, they still manage to take home state championships in sports such as soccer, lacrosse and hockey and eventually go off to the Ivy Leagues. While you reside in New Canaan, there are a couple things to remember. It is Beirut, NOT "beer pong". Do not be surprised to see parents participating in drinking events right next to their kids. If the town seems deserted in the summer, you can take a short plane ride to Nantucket and discover most of New Canaan there. D-Baggers can at times be fun to party with, but at ANY sports event must always be considered the enemy. Pop your collar. And finally, don't be alarmed if kids between the ages of 12 and...well, up, closely fit the description of an alcoholic.

If you don't have at least 6 friends that drive jeeps, then get the hell out.

A small suburb of New York city located approximately 1 hour (by car or train) NW of manhattan. New Canaan is often characterized as the home of alcoholic children and popped-collar snobs, but is in fact a great community. If you're looking to raise a family, you'll be hard pressed to find a safer, more wholesome environment for your children. The public schools (although ranked very highly) do suffer from some of the moral decay written about by previous visitors to this site. However, for younger children, there are great pre-K programs such as Toddler Time and Beginners at New Canaan Country School. The town center is friendly and alive, with a good selection of restaurants and shops. Supermarkets are close, with an even greater variety of outlets available within 20 minutes driving distance. Home styles vary from very modest residences near town to sprawling estates with sweeping lawns, pools, and tennis courts. New Canaan does lack ethnic and religious diversity, as it has long been considered less than welcoming to non-WASPs. However, all the cultural diversity New York City has to offer is only an hour away.

If you're looking for a safe place to raise your kids, New Canaan, CT, is a great choice.

New Canaan is a good place to live. The people are really nice, although they can be a little snotty.True, it's hard when you walk down the street(if you actually do, instead of in an air conditioned Mercedes) to not see a Range Rover or a suburban. However, it's unfair to stereotype NC people. They are actually really nice, and before you judge you should meet the people. Also,despite the perfectly manicured lawns and huge mansions on Brushy Ridge,look on the inside and be surprised with what you find. Many women get their nails done(I was at Floris and saw a 6 year old there!!!!)as well as their daughters. To the people in Norwalk: Don't base NC people on how they act with the LINKS program-it sucks. Just because they have more expensive clothes than you or a bigger house than yours does not mean that you should be mean and say that all NC people are like that.You are just jealous. It's okay: everyone can be. You can probably tell that I live in New Canaan. just because you live in a smaller house than everyone else doesn't mean we are worse than anyone else.

Maybe New Canaan has its cons: but it has pros too, just like every other town.

In response to definition 27, i think you need to go lick your own asshole. my parents, and my friends parents busted their balls so they could give me and my friends the opportunity to live here. i sure as hell dont take that for granted, and i bust my balls at nchs too. so what if i get fucking crunked on the weekend, at least i dont sit at home and wack off like you. so stop writing long ass definitions and go blame you parents for being poor. either that or start working hard yourself so you can give your kid the opportunity our parents gave us.

hi i wrote number 27, im really jealous because my dad drives a garbage truck and dint graduate from high school.